Moms bringing home the bacon

As people continue to get laid off in this economy, I see more and more moms going back to work to support their families. I think we can all agree that you have to do what you have to do to put food on the table, but the decision to go back to work must be heart-wrenching for some moms.

I work part-time from home, which I think is an ideal set up. But if I had to go back to work full-time, it would be so hard because I would feel like I’m giving up on something truly important to me – staying home to raise my daughter. I know I would do it though because that’s part of my responsibility as a mom.

Do you know women who have had to make this choice between staying home and bringing home a paycheck? How do they make peace with going back to work if what they really want is to be a stay-at-home mom?